West Brom ‘would demand serious compensation’ for Carlos Corberan, amid interest from both Everton and West Ham this month, according to reports.
An emerging report from Daily Star (25.01.23, pg. 48, via West Brom News) says that West Brom would demand a serous compensation fee for boss Corberan should Everton look at a potential appointment this month. It comes after a report from Daily Mail (24.01.23, pg. 71) revealed that the Spaniard was a dark horse for the vacant Everton job, following Frank Lampard’s sacking earlier this week.
And the Toffees aren’t the only team to have been linked with Corberan this month. The West Brom boss was reported to be a surprise contender for the West Ham job just two weeks ago, amid ongoing pressure on current Hammers boss David Moyes.
Corberan took charge of West Brom back in October and he’s since taken the Baggies from the relegation zone, up into 10th place of the table – West Brom were in the top-six before losing in their last outing away at league leaders Burnley. The Spaniard signed an initial two-and-a-half year deal with the club.
Baggies fearful of Corberan exit?
The West Ham job will obviously be an attractive opening – should it open up that is. But the Everton job might not be so attractive. The Toffees are really at a low point right now and they might find it difficult to attract a decent manager of any kind.
Corberan has a good thing going with West Brom and he could yet be managing in the Premier League next season anyway, if he can guide this Baggies side to an unlikely promotion to the top flight.
At the end of the season though, West Brom really need to consider the long-term future of Corberan. He’s proving himself in the job and he’s already attracting outside interest, so a long-term deal might be a summer priority for West Brom, who return to action v Bristol City in the FA Cup this weekend.
